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Jerusalem eSIM

100 Israel plans · from $3.99

The Old City packs four quarters and three religions into about one square kilometer of stone alleys, and most itineraries pair a few days here with Tel Aviv and a Dead Sea run. A travel eSIM covers the whole country on one plan, so you are not buying a second one for the coast.

Landing at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)

The physical-SIM counters at Ben Gurion are known for hour-long queues at peak arrival banks. The Ben Gurion-Jerusalem high-speed rail line reaches Yitzhak Navon station in under half an hour, which is only worth timing well if your data is already live for the ticket app and the walk to the platform.

eSIM plans that cover Jerusalem

Jerusalem is covered by every Israel plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

7 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$3.99

5% back in credits

★ BEST VALUE

Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

Fair usage applies

$5.15

5% back in credits

2 GB

15 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$6.70

5% back in credits

3 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$8.96

5% back in credits

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

Fair usage applies

$12.92

5% back in credits

5 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$14.09

5% back in credits

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

Fair usage applies

$20.67

5% back in credits

10 GB

30 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$24.97

5% back in credits

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

Fair usage applies

$28.44

5% back in credits

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

Fair usage applies

$39.63

5% back in credits

20 GB

30 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$43.97

5% back in credits

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

Fair usage applies

$47.47

5% back in credits

20 GB

Global - Light only

60 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$60.50

5% back in credits

50 GB

30 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$98.33

5% back in credits

Unlimited

30 days· ∞ GB per $1

Fair usage applies

$117.76

5% back in credits

50 GB

Global - Light only

90 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$142.03

5% back in credits

100 GB

30 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$155.45

5% back in credits

How “Unlimited” works: 1 GB/day at full 4G/5G speed, then 512 kbps until the daily reset — still fine for messaging, maps, email and light browsing. No total cap — the eSIM is never cut off.Read more

Siima's Unlimited plans include 1 GB of full-speed 4G/5G data every 24 hours. Once that daily 1 GB is used, your connection is slowed to 512 kbps for the rest of that 24-hour window — still usable for messaging, maps, email and light browsing, but not video streaming or video calls. The full-speed allowance resets every 24 hours, timed from when you first activate the eSIM, for the entire duration of the plan. There is no total data limit and your eSIM is never disconnected — only the speed changes after 1 GB in a day. If you'd rather have every gigabyte at full speed with no daily limit, choose a fixed-GB plan instead.

Which networks you'll be on in Jerusalem

Siima eSIMs for Israel ride Pelephone, Cellcom and Partner. Partner has a particular edge in Jerusalem and central Israel; Cellcom is the strongest pick if the trip also runs north to the Galilee or south to Eilat.

Coverage around Jerusalem

The Old City

Coverage is strong throughout all four quarters, the Western Wall plaza and the Via Dolorosa. The stone alleys can throw off GPS accuracy more than they do the cellular signal itself — expect your blue dot to lag a street or two behind you.

West Jerusalem and Mahane Yehuda

Dense, reliable 4G and growing 5G across downtown, the market and the light rail line running through the city center.

Masada and the Dead Sea

The day-trip route south holds signal for nearly the whole drive down Route 90. The Masada cable car and summit are covered; the lowest points along the shore are, notably, also the lowest points on Earth, which does nothing to the signal either way.

Mount of Olives and the surrounding hills

Good coverage from the viewpoint over the Old City and down through the Kidron Valley. Coverage anywhere in Jerusalem is more a function of stone-wall density than elevation.

How much data you need

A few days in Jerusalem on maps, translation and messaging is 1–2 GB. Add the Dead Sea and Masada as a day trip and a full Israel itinerary with Tel Aviv lands around 3–5 GB.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Is Jerusalem the capital of Israel?
Israel designates Jerusalem as its capital, though the designation is not universally recognized internationally, and most countries keep their embassies in or near Tel Aviv. It makes no practical difference for a traveler: a Siima Israel eSIM covers Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and everywhere between on one plan.
Will my Israel eSIM work inside the Old City?
Yes. Coverage is strong across all four quarters and the surrounding hills. The one quirk is GPS, not signal — the narrow stone alleys and tall walls can make your map position drift, so cross-check against street signs when you can.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Jerusalem?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Israel, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Jerusalem?
A few days in Jerusalem on maps, translation and messaging is 1–2 GB. Add the Dead Sea and Masada as a day trip and a full Israel itinerary with Tel Aviv lands around 3–5 GB.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Jerusalem?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Jerusalem start from $3.99 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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